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16:10 York

Good To Firm

Sky Bet Constantine Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 19 runners
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York

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1-6331 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

Won both 2yo starts with more authority than the winning margin; beaten favourite this year in his first three handicaps, twice at this track, but blinkers worked a treat at Windsor 12 days ago (6f, good to firm) as he travelled with more enthusiasm and found plenty when challenged; 2lb rise is negligible and he retains significant potential.

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1st

14

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Elmonjed

8st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won both 2yo starts with more authority than the winning margin; beaten favourite this year in his first three handicaps, twice at this track, but blinkers worked a treat at Windsor 12 days ago (6f, good to firm) as he travelled with more enthusiasm and found plenty when challenged; 2lb rise is negligible and he retains significant potential.

6/1

1st

12

(6)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Elmonjed

8st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Record of 2-2 as 2yo; held in three runs this season but they've all be in competitive handicaps and he did best of the closers when third over C&D last time; finished just behind Palmar Bay and Amazonian Dream in that race and he should have more to offer in 6f handicaps; respected in new headgear.

4/1

3rd

4

(3)

29th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:05 Windsor

Elmonjed

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Two from two as a 2yo; has raced in competitive 3yo handicaps at York this season, better effort when third (dropped back to 6f with cheekpieces applied) last time; may still have further progress in him; respected off same mark in the retained headgear.

11/4

16/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: -05056 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Lingering on a dangerous mark and he's been threatening something bigger in recent outings, most recently when sixth in the Stewards' Cup; has a C&D win on his record but that was on good to soft and the nagging concern today is that he'd be better suited by a stiffer test; one of three runners for Richard Fahey.

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9th

8

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Strike Red

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear

10/1

2nd

10

(8)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Lingering on a dangerous mark and he's been threatening something bigger in recent outings, most recently when sixth in the Stewards' Cup; has a C&D win on his record but that was on good to soft and the nagging concern today is that he'd be better suited by a stiffer test; one of three runners for Richard Fahey.

16/1

6th

22

(20)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Strike Red

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Won a 20-runner handicap at the Curragh last summer (6.5f, soft) and races here off 1lb lower; recent efforts have left the impression something bigger is brewing but a sharp 6f on lively ground is probably not ideal.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: -80256 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict

The winner of 12 of his 40 races, notably two Stewards' Cups, and last year saw him win two Listed contests (including C&D) as well as a Newbury Group 3; campaigned in Group and Listed races so far this year, finishing second at Haydock in June but not quite operating at his best; 2lb lower than when chasing home Summerghand in this race two years ago (and then in the 2022 Ayr Gold Cup); can go well despite his big weight, with new blinkers replacing usual cheekpieces.

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4th

3

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Commanche Falls

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Superb stable servant who retains all his ability at the age of seven; ran up to his best when third of 19 in York handicap (6f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last Saturday; ran well on his only previous go at 5f, at Haydock in the spring; solid chance on the figures and high on the list.

7/2

3rd

1

(1)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Commanche Falls

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

The winner of 12 of his 40 races, notably two Stewards' Cups, and last year saw him win two Listed contests (including C&D) as well as a Newbury Group 3; campaigned in Group and Listed races so far this year, finishing second at Haydock in June but not quite operating at his best; 2lb lower than when chasing home Summerghand in this race two years ago (and then in the 2022 Ayr Gold Cup); can go well despite his big weight, with new blinkers replacing usual cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

1

(4)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Commanche Falls

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Tremendous servant whose dozen wins include a narrow verdict over Diligent Harry in this race 12 months ago; big player again on his best form but he hasn't been at his peak yet this season and he was only fifth of seven when favourite for a Listed event in Ireland last time.

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 2-2045

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

His Newmarket second in May (6f, good) is a persuasive formline; creditable efforts in strong handicaps the last twice but he will need to pull out a bit more if he's to come out on top.

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7th

6

(6)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Ascot

Two Tribes

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Richard Spencer

Sole win over 5f at Sandown in July 2023 but he's finished close up in useful 6f handicaps this summer, at both Newmarket courses and York; seems versatile regarding the ground but this calls for more.

5/1

4th

15

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Two Tribes

8st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Richard Spencer

His Newmarket second in May (6f, good) is a persuasive formline; creditable efforts in strong handicaps the last twice but he will need to pull out a bit more if he's to come out on top.

9/1

5th

9

(10)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Ascot

Two Tribes

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Spencer

Progressive as 2yo and ran a fine race on his seasonal debut (first run after being gelded) when second of 11 at Newmarket in May (6f, good); that form is extremely strong and although he has been beaten twice since, he ran well at Newmarket 16 days ago; behind Woodhay Wonder here at the Royal meeting in between those Newmarket efforts and others are preferred at 5f.

6/1

Form: -11005 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict

He made giant strides on the AW over the winter, still inclined to over-race but more manageable than early in his career; latest fifth in the Stewards' Cup showed he could mix it with the big boys on turf too and this track shouldn't be an issue; still low mileage; considered.

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10th

7

(21)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Cover Up

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Lightly raced 4yo who showed major improvement when winning twice over 5f on AW in February and he's also shown promise in hot 6f turf handicaps this summer, most recently fifth of 19 at York (good to firm) where he had to wait for a clear run; this slightly shorter trip can suit; one to consider.

7/1

5th

5

(5)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Cover Up

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

He made giant strides on the AW over the winter, still inclined to over-race but more manageable than early in his career; latest fifth in the Stewards' Cup showed he could mix it with the big boys on turf too and this track shouldn't be an issue; still low mileage; considered.

9/1

Form: 033004 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Veteran who retains a chunk of ability, most recently coming from well back to finish fourth in last week's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon; bids for his third consecutive win in this race and Oisin Murphy is a notable booking; contender but there's just a concern he'll get going too late.

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6th

16

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Summerghand

8st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: David O’Meara

17 career wins but has failed to score this season in a heavy schedule; still performs with credit in big sprint handicaps and has an each-way chance.

12/1

6th

13

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Summerghand

8st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who retains a chunk of ability, most recently coming from well back to finish fourth in last week's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon; bids for his third consecutive win in this race and Oisin Murphy is a notable booking; contender but there's just a concern he'll get going too late.

9/1

4th

9

(18)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Summerghand

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

raced near side

6/1

15/2

Form: 238401 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

He had been bubbling away nicely prior to enjoying his finest hour in last week's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good), digging deep to hold off a smart stablemate; 6lb rise takes him into new territory but he ran well over C&D last month and there could be more improvement lurking.

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7th

9

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dare To Hope

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He had been bubbling away nicely prior to enjoying his finest hour in last week's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good), digging deep to hold off a smart stablemate; 6lb rise takes him into new territory but he ran well over C&D last month and there could be more improvement lurking.

15/2

1st

10

(16)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Dare To Hope

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

raced near side

15/2

10th

27

(9)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Dare To Hope

8st 11lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Richard Fahey

Developing into a reliable sprint handicapper and last week's fourth at York was a fine effort given he made his challenge well away from the main action; could yet develop into a candidate for these top sprints but it may not be until next season.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-2362 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict

Yet to win a turf handicap but he's a fixture in these hot races and confirmed his wellbeing with a second in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood three weeks ago (also second in that race in 2023); had a favourable draw there but it was another fine effort and there's no obvious reason why he wouldn't be suited by this track (bad draw on previous visit).

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2nd

2

(9)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Apollo One

9st 10lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

0-11 in the last two seasons and not quite at his best at York three weeks ago; however, he's frequently run highly creditably and has finished second in the last two runnings of the Stewards' Cup (6f, heavy/good to firm); today's slightly shorter trip should be fine and he has an each-way shout.

11/1

8th

2

(10)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Apollo One

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Yet to win a turf handicap but he's a fixture in these hot races and confirmed his wellbeing with a second in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood three weeks ago (also second in that race in 2023); had a favourable draw there but it was another fine effort and there's no obvious reason why he wouldn't be suited by this track (bad draw on previous visit).

7/1

9th
11 (7)
Jehangeer

20/1

Form: 73-310 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict

Lightly raced 3yo; returned in May from gelding and wind operations to win a 6f handicap at Thirsk in July (good to soft); disappointing at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; others look safer.

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9th

11

(7)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Jehangeer

8st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Ryan

Lightly raced 3yo; returned in May from gelding and wind operations to win a 6f handicap at Thirsk in July (good to soft); disappointing at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; others look safer.

20/1

11th

4

(8)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Jehangeer

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Acts on soft and good to firm; largely progressive over 6f; had gelding/wind operations prior to Thirsk win (off 5lb lower) most recently, again shaping as if he'll be suited by 7f; brother to a dual Group 1 winner for his stable and may not have reached his limit yet; shortlisted.

13/2

1st

4

(7)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Thirsk

Jehangeer

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Placed in Listed grade on final 2yo start, then ran creditably in 3yo handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on reappearance; had gelding/wind operations since; brother to a dual Group 1 winner for his stable and remains open to further progress; respected.

3/1

12/1

Form: 909210 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict

Talented sprinter who overcame trouble in running to force a dead-heat with Summerghand in this race 12 months ago; he is 7lb higher this time round but has won three more races since and has looked better than ever this year; his Stewards' Cup effort petered out in the closing stages but he was trying to come from well back and that effort shouldn't be held against him; better can be expected this time.

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4th

1

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Albasheer

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Merely mid-division in last two handicaps but he won one at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in July and looked as good as ever when beaten just a nose in Beverley Listed race (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; has won here and was close fourth in last year's Ayr Gold Cup (6f, good to soft); a possible.

9/1

2nd

2

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Albasheer

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

In top form in July, winning a big-field handicap at Ascot (5f, good to firm), and below-par efforts at Goodwood (awkward start in Stewards' Cup) and York (poorly drawn) since are best forgiven; a stiff 5f is probably ideal and he's unlikely to be far away.

15/2

10th

3

(19)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Albasheer

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Talented sprinter who overcame trouble in running to force a dead-heat with Summerghand in this race 12 months ago; he is 7lb higher this time round but has won three more races since and has looked better than ever this year; his Stewards' Cup effort petered out in the closing stages but he was trying to come from well back and that effort shouldn't be held against him; better can be expected this time.

12/1

11th
17 (13)
Admiral D

25/1

Form: -02586 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Hard to catch right but he landed a nice prize on AW last November; should come on for this month's return from a 145-day break; the faster they go early the better it will be for him; yard runs three.

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11th

17

(13)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Admiral D

8st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Hard to catch right but he landed a nice prize on AW last November; should come on for this month's return from a 145-day break; the faster they go early the better it will be for him; yard runs three.

25/1

6th

2

(3)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Haydock

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Mixed results on AW this year; absent since March; has gone well fresh, including when third off this mark in the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup; heed the market signals for further guidance.

20/1

8th

2

(4)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Admiral D

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Only 1lb higher than for his win in a valuable 6f handicap at Kempton in November; ran well for second at Chelmsford on his penultimate start and easy to strike a line through his latest 7f run here when new tactics were deployed; style of racing means he needs a strong pace but that's quite possible here and he needs serious consideration.

12/1

40/1

Form: -40507 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict

Won a couple of AW handicaps in late 2023 when trained by Gordon Elliott; out of the frame in his two runs for his new stable this summer; down in the weights but this looks a tough race in which to revive.

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12th

4

(16)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Coachello

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won a couple of AW handicaps in late 2023 when trained by Gordon Elliott; out of the frame in his two runs for his new stable this summer; down in the weights but this looks a tough race in which to revive.

40/1

7th

1

(6)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Pontefract

Coachello

10st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Mark Loughnane

Defied a 2lb higher mark on AW last December when with Gordon Elliott; ran encouragingly (made late headway) in the Wokingham on debut for new yard; interesting back in calmer waters.

9/2

12th

3

(14)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Coachello

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Listed winner in France (7f, good to soft) and Dubai (6f, soft) but his most recent wins came on AW before Christmas; below best on last two starts for Gordon Elliott and up against it in first-time cheekpieces for new yard.

33/1

Form: 523006 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

Prominent-racer for whom the addition of blinkers has had a positive effect, with him winning at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) and placed at Newmarket and Ascot in midsummer; under 2l behind Elmonjed at Windsor 12 days ago but he lacks that rival's potential.

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2nd

2

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Goodwood

Rhythm N Hooves

10st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, prominent, went second 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

6/1

13th

16

(18)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 5lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Prominent-racer for whom the addition of blinkers has had a positive effect, with him winning at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) and placed at Newmarket and Ascot in midsummer; under 2l behind Elmonjed at Windsor 12 days ago but he lacks that rival's potential.

25/1

6th

9

(3)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

His last two wins have come off this mark including at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last summer and at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) this May; looks interesting on that form but he's not been at his best in last three runs and was well held behind Get It in the Stewards' Cup last time, albeit not so well drawn; down the list.

25/1

Form: 81-066 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

Smart as 2yo, placed in the Group 3 Acomb at this meeting (on good to firm) before winning a Listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy); retains ability but he's not obviously well handicapped and the suspicion is he would prefer good ground or softer; gelded since last start.

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14th

6

(9)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Ballymount Boy

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Smart as 2yo, placed in the Group 3 Acomb at this meeting (on good to firm) before winning a Listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy); retains ability but he's not obviously well handicapped and the suspicion is he would prefer good ground or softer; gelded since last start.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Ballymount Boy

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Acts on any ground; ties in with Indian Run on York form last August; good second in the Richmond here the time before and bagged Listed honours later in 2yo campaign; got going too late in 6f AW Group 3 most recently, shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; could go well.

9/1

6th

11

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:04 Newcastle (AW)

Ballymount Boy

8st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Tough performer at two, winning a Hamilton maiden and a Doncaster Listed event (both 6f) as well as chasing home Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes; flopped in the Greenham on his return ten weeks ago (7f, good to soft) and now comes here with a point to prove.

20/1

25/1

Form: 130000 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Started the year with a bang, winning a big-field 6f handicap at Newmarket's Craven meeting off this mark; good third back at Newmarket at the Guineas meeting (7f, good; strong form) but he has dipped since, including when ridden less positively in the Stewards' Cup last time; revival not impossible but others look more persuasive.

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6th

2

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Dark Thirty

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

First and third in 6f/7f handicaps at Newmarket earlier in the season but his form has dipped somewhat markedly of late; others perhaps safer.

12/1

15th

12

(14)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dark Thirty

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Richard Hannon

Started the year with a bang, winning a big-field 6f handicap at Newmarket's Craven meeting off this mark; good third back at Newmarket at the Guineas meeting (7f, good; strong form) but he has dipped since, including when ridden less positively in the Stewards' Cup last time; revival not impossible but others look more persuasive.

25/1

15th

17

(19)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Dark Thirty

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Just one run at 6f this year, when winning a big-field handicap at Newmarket's Craven meeting in determined fashion; good third over 7f at the Guineas meeting (strong form) despite fluffing the start; things have headed south since but he's feasibly treated on the Newmarket win and the return to sprinting can help.

25/1

13/2

Form: 242023 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict

Improving with experience and banging the door down in top handicaps this summer, runner-up at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) and placed twice at Glorious Goodwood, notably when third in the Stewards' Cup (cheekpieces first time; best of those drawn low and held up); 1lb rise for that effort seems fair and he has a good prize in him; not always foot perfect at the start though and this track, with its emphasis on speed, may not suit him ideally.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

8

(15)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Billyjoh

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Improving with experience and banging the door down in top handicaps this summer, runner-up at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) and placed twice at Glorious Goodwood, notably when third in the Stewards' Cup (cheekpieces first time; best of those drawn low and held up); 1lb rise for that effort seems fair and he has a good prize in him; not always foot perfect at the start though and this track, with its emphasis on speed, may not suit him ideally.

13/2

3rd

20

(4)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Billyjoh

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Likeable and progressive 4yo who showed he had the tools for big-field handicaps when finishing off well for second in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); another fine run when second over 7f here on Wednesday, conceding first run to the winner; a strongly run 6f should suit and new cheekpieces could have a galvanising effect; looks held by Albasheer on AW form though.

12/1

2nd

2

(11)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Billyjoh

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Bumped into one who was very well treated in the 7f Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) but turns out quickly after finishing only tenth back there on Saturday; consistent in the main.

7/1

16/1

Form: 06/407 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict

Progressive as a 3yo, winning two competitive handicaps (including C&D) before completing his hat-trick in a Listed race in France; had a lengthy absence before creditable fourth in a Salisbury Listed race in May; down the field twice since, though, and while the return of the hood can help, he's risky, especially if the ground is firmer than good (reportedly unsuited by the quick conditions when unplaced in the Wokingham).

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

7

(11)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Harry Three

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Clive Cox

Progressive as a 3yo, winning two competitive handicaps (including C&D) before completing his hat-trick in a Listed race in France; had a lengthy absence before creditable fourth in a Salisbury Listed race in May; down the field twice since, though, and while the return of the hood can help, he's risky, especially if the ground is firmer than good (reportedly unsuited by the quick conditions when unplaced in the Wokingham).

16/1

7th

3

(1)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

16:05 Chester

Harry Three

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Clive Cox

Developed into very useful 6f performer in 2022, with the latest of three wins gained in a French Listed race; missed last season, though, and failed to build upon satisfactory reappearance run when in rear throughout in Wokingham at Royal Ascot; has the inside draw here but current ability is tricky to gauge.

8/1

23th

5

(23)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Harry Three

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Clive Cox

His star rose fast in 2022, outgrowing handicaps with a wide-margin win at York (6f, good; has won on good to firm) before equally convincing in a French Listed race (good to soft) when making it 2-2 for Ryan Moore; chip removed from knee and missed 2023; gelded since; satisfactory return at Salisbury in May (without regular hood, as today) and as he's only 7lb above the York win he'd have plenty going for him if still the same horse.

9/1

25/1

Form: 701142

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Won twice over 5f in Ireland in July; ran as well as he ever has when second at Newbury last week (5f, good to firm); racing from out of the weights today, though, and effectively 9lb higher.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(16)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Reinforce

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Miss Katy Brown

Irish challenger who scored twice over 5f in July and posted a very good second of ten in 5f Newbury handicap eight days ago; beat only one home at York yesterday but is in a much lower grade today.

5/1

18th

18

(12)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Reinforce

8st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won twice over 5f in Ireland in July; ran as well as he ever has when second at Newbury last week (5f, good to firm); racing from out of the weights today, though, and effectively 9lb higher.

25/1

2nd

10

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

Reinforce

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won back to back over 5f at Navan and Down Royal (dead heated) and ran with credit again when fourth of 13 on hat-trick bid at Tipperary (5f, good to firm) eight days ago; another who can't be dismissed.

9/1

Form: 050629 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Prominent-racer; had a near miss at Pontefract this month (6f, good to firm) but he was well held at Carlisle on Wednesday and races from 14lb out of the weights today.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

15:20 Chester

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Went close at Pontefract last month (6f, good to firm) but that is a standout effort in what has otherwise been a disappointing campaign; cheekpieces return having been left off at Thirsk last week.

5/1

5th

11

(5)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Thirsk

Oso Rapido

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

slightly awkward start, prominent on outer

20/1

19th

19

(17)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Oso Rapido

8st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Prominent-racer; had a near miss at Pontefract this month (6f, good to firm) but he was well held at Carlisle on Wednesday and races from 14lb out of the weights today.

66/1

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